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Nudge vs Latest

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Nudge

6.0
System Tools

Application for enforcing OS updates

Latest

8.0
Utilities

Utility that shows the latest app updates

Metric Nudge Latest
Category System Tools Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 8 571
90-day Installs 16 1.8K
365-day Installs 65 8.0K
Version 2.1.2.81856 0.11
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.2K 4.5K
GitHub Forks 201 129
Open Issues 40 126
License Apache-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 16, 2018

Reviews

Nudge

Nudge is a macOS application designed to automate and enforce macOS security updates, ensuring systems remain up-to-date. It is particularly useful for system administrators and organizations prioritizing security and compliance.

Nudge automates the enforcement of macOS security updates to ensure systems are current.

Pros

  • + Automates macOS security updates, ensuring systems remain protected
  • + Open-source with a permissive Apache-2.0 license, allowing transparency and customization
  • + Actively maintained with frequent updates and issue resolutions

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality, which could be a limitation for a tool focused on updates
  • - Limited direct community discussion or support

Latest

Latest is a utility app for macOS that keeps track of updates for your installed apps, including those from the Mac App Store, browsers, and system utilities. It provides a centralized way to monitor and manage updates, making it ideal for users who want to stay current with the latest software versions.

Monitors and alerts users about updates for installed applications across various platforms.

Pros

  • + Monitors updates across multiple platforms, including the Mac App Store and browsers
  • + Automatically updates to keep the app current
  • + Open-source with a strong community base

Cons

  • - Some users report issues with App Store updates on specific macOS versions
  • - False positives for updates may occur